Teen Athlete Sierra Blair-Coyle on Becoming a Professional Rock Climber

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Most of us have enjoyed the thrill of rock climbing at some point, whether it's at camp, the mall, or a ritzy gym. But we often don't think of it as a professional sport. Sierra Blair-Coyle started climbing at her local mall for fun, and what began as a recreational pastime has turned into a successful athletic career. In 2010, she was the youngest qualifier for the World Cup, and she recently placed seventh in the 2012 American Bouldering Series Nationals. Despite competing in more than 100 climbing and bouldering contests, Sierra's made her education a priority, and she recently scored a scholarship to Arizona State University. We spoke to her about her training regimen, workout outfits, and personal goals.

This eighteen-year-old college freshman hopes to get the sport into the Olympics and make it more popular among girls.

Most of us have enjoyed the thrill of rock climbing at some point, whether it's at camp, the mall, or a ritzy gym. But we often don't think of it as a professional sport. Sierra Blair-Coyle started climbing at her local mall for fun, and what began as a recreational pastime has turned into a successful athletic career. In 2010, she was the youngest qualifier for the World Cup, and she recently placed seventh in the 2012 American Bouldering Series Nationals. Despite competing in more than 100 climbing and bouldering contests, Sierra's made her education a priority, and she recently scored a scholarship to Arizona State University. We spoke to her about her training regimen, workout outfits, and personal goals.

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This eighteen-year-old college freshman hopes to get the sport into the Olympics and make it more popular among girls.